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Currently – February

Listening
The wind is howling here!  It is COLD.  My fur children and I are all toasty with my heated blanket.  Yup, that’s two dogs and two cats on my bed.  I need a bigger bed!
Loving
I have just the sweetest class ever.  I got so many Valentine’s and hugs on Friday.   Last week at indoor recess, a little boy was crying because someone called him a baby.  The class without prompting from the recess aide, started making him cards and going over to cheer him up.  I was so impressed when I heard what happened.  Of course they all earned Dojos. 
I also have a love for leopard print.  Check out these cute sneakers I got from Nordstroms!  Just click on the picture. 
Thinking 
I signed a contract for a new house!  I am excited.  I will be closing in April.   I started a new Instagram because I plan on starting a personal blog and house decor will be one of my topics.  I also want to sell some of my items I no longer use, I have way too much to pack. 
Speaking of Instagram, I recently reached 7,000 followers on my primary account!  Wow.  Thanks everyone. 
Wanting 
Yes, I would love a personal assistant.  I am struggling to keep my house clean, do TpT work, take care of the pets, cook, teach, go to the gym, and gather documents for the new mortgage.   A personal assistant is not happening…but I did pay my friend to come over and help me clean up my closet room.  It was a huge help and it was nice to have someone say “yeah, get rid of that.”
Needing
I have a ton of work to get done for TpT.  I am actually off this week and plan on updating my Reading Comprehension Cueing packet.  I will let you know when I complete the updates. 
Pageant Name
I love to match.  I match my coats and bags to my outfit of the day.   So, I think my pageant name would be Miss Matchy Matchy.
Thank you Farley for the linky!

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  1. Jody Kalnicki

    February 16, 2015 at 2:33 am

    A personal assistant would be so AMAZING! Congrats on the new house!

  2. Andrea Monroe

    February 16, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    A new house. So exciting! I can't wait to see what you do with it. I love seeing your cats and dogs all chill together on your bed. So cute! Ahhh, a personal assistant – it would be so nice. A girl can dream… Stay warm!

  3. Lori

    February 16, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Congrats on your 7,000 followers. That's amazing!!! As for as a personal assistant…my 2-year old thinks she is one and my husband feels like he already is. 😉

  4. Lindsay Oles

    February 16, 2015 at 9:43 pm

    My husband and I broke down and hired someone to clean our house once a month. I am telling you, it is amazing! Even though it is only once a month, it is great. WELL worth it!

    Found your blog through Currently! Would love for you to head over and check out my blog…
    Lindsay
    If You Give a Teacher a Treat

  5. Theresa Charley

    February 18, 2015 at 3:26 am

    Congrats Erica on the soon-to-be-new-home! If only you could have a personal assistant list your discards, clean your new home and feed and take care of your fur babies! Life would be blissful:)

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